At this year’s 2017 City Showcase, over 500 youth from 16 sites danced to Beyonce and Bruno Mars. There were a special guest appearance by All-Stars who performed “can’t Stop that feeling”. This year’s theme was “What’s trending now…” In addition, each site manager participated in the showcase by re-enacting a popular social media challenge such as the water bottle, the nae nae, the hot lava challenge, just to name a few. Both Dover shores and Parramore Kidz Zone took the trophy home for their performances and costume/props

]]>Mayor Dyer Stuffs Backpacks for After-School All-Stars Summer of Dreamshttp://www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/mayor-dyer-stuffs-backpacks-for-after-school-all-stars-summer-of-dreams/
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:03:34 +0000http://www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/?p=3210Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined After-School All-Stars students and volunteers to fill 700 backpacks with notebooks, pencils and other school supplies. The backpacks are destined for homeless students participating in the After-School All-Stars Summer of Dreams program.

The Free, ten week program provides nearly 1,200 homeless students with academic enrichment, mentoring, meals, and financial counseling. Since 2011 Summer of Dreams has served 8,952 youth in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties with the help of Founding Sponsor Fifth Third Bank, Siemens, Orlando Utilities Commission, Orlando Health, Orlando City Foundation, Tavistock and Tijuana Flats.

The Summer of Dreams program furthers the City of Orlando’s efforts to help homeless families and students. Donations from the public and private sectors fund the Summer of Dreams program.

Learn the basics of wheel throwing through step by step instruction. You’ll practice the proper techniques and gain insight into tool use, clay properties, drying times, trimming and more. Glazing will be covered at the end of the session. Clay and tools as are available for purchase. The class is limited to 6 students.

Family Night

Wednesdays

Classes are from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

$10 adults, $5 children 12 and under

Bring your family and create together at the studio! Each night we will teach you to build a fun new project from clay to glaze. Children must be at least 6 years old and have completed kindergarten to participate.

August 9, 23 – Birdhouse

Date Night: Hosted by April Tennyson and Ida Fehrenbach

Fridays

August 25

September 15

Time: 7 – 8:30pm

Cost : $25 per couple per class

Want to try something different for date night this Friday? Wisk your main squeeze off to this romantic night of clay sculpture! Sip wine and snack on decadent chocolates and fruit while you create a clay masterpiece. Materials, tools, soothing music and refreshments will be provided. This class is limited to 5 couples each night for $25 per couple.

You must be 21 years of age with proper id to consume alcoholic beverages.

Basic Hand Build Techniques

with Annemarie Guzman

Mondays, August 21 – October 2 (No class Labor Day)

Time: 6 – 9pm

Cost : $95

Learn the fundamentals of hand building in this splendid introduction into clay. This course is a beginning path to understanding the process of creating functional pottery using coils, slabs, impressions, and embellishments. One full night of this class is dedicated to detailed glazing instruction. If you are a beginner, this is an excellent place to start to make useable objects for your home. Clay and tools are available for purchase. This class is limited to 6 students.

Beginning Hand Building

Session Awith Annemarie Guzman

Wednesdays, August 23 – September 27

Time: 10am – 1pm

Cost: $95

Session Bwith Jane Skinner

Fridays, August 25 – September 29

Time: 1 – 4pm

Cost: $95

Learn the basics of making clay wares by hand in this introductory class. Clay and tools are available for purchase. This class is limited to 6 students.

Wheel Throwing Fundamentals

with Jack Toepke

Thursdays, August 24 – September 28

Time: 6-9pm

Cost: $95

This course is for beginning to advanced individuals who want to progress their wheel throwing techniques. Gain knowledge of all the basic principles of making pottery on the wheel. Previous clay experience is helpful but not necessary. Clay and tools as are available for purchase. The class is limited to 6 students.

Garden Totems

with Jane Skinner

Thursdays, August 24 – September 28

Time: 9am – 12pm

Cost: $95

Decorate your garden with an amazing totem created piece by piece by hand. Learn to create stamped patterns, shapes and drawn designs. Explore the glazes to make each totem part unique and lovely. Clay and tools are available for purchase. This class is limited to 8 students.

Whether you are a beginner or are returning to an old hobby, you will benefit from the enlightening one on one instruction from this course. The art of wheel throwing is explained to give you the tools to further enhance your skills. Previous experience with clay is helpful by not necessary. Clay and tools are available for purchase. The class is limited to 6 students.

]]>The first week of the City of Orlando ProAm Basketball League (Women’s Division) is here.http://www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/the-first-week-of-the-city-of-orlando-proam-basketball-league-womens-division-is-here/
Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:55:56 +0000http://www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/?p=3181

Week #1 of the women’s division of the City of Orlando ProAm Basketball League is in the books. On Sunday 7/16/17 at The Downtown Recreational Center, hosted two games on the schedule. The games had Team Purple (46) vs Team Rollins (56), then Team Old School (58) vs Team Purple (35). Fun was had by all, and stay tuned next Sunday 7/23/17 for more exciting games.

Saturday, July 22, 2017 Fun Run Day Track & Field Invitational will be held at Glenridge Middle School, at approximately 10:00 a.m. Register before Thursday, July 20, 2017, cost $5. For more information, please contact the Athletics department @ 407.246.4287.